Resources for Teachers
The following resources form part of the Centre for Languages teacher support, and are regularly reviewed and updated.
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General
Information Sheets
Generic Information Sheets
- Report on the Need to Build Capacity in International Language and Intercultural Capabilities in New Zealand:
- Deborah Corder, Junji Kawai and Annelies Roskvist - The Role of Tertiary Education (Japanese as an Illustration)
- Strategy for Languages in Education Aotearoa New Zealand 2019- 2033 - Auckland Languages Strategy Working Group
- The Salzburg Statement for a Multilingual World - Education for Tomorrow's World
- Information for Parents - How will my child benefit from learning a language?
- Information for Students - How will I benefit from learning a language?
- Ministry of Education – How will my son or daughter benefit from learning a language? A document for parents
- Ministry of Education – Why should I encourage my students to learn languages? A document for principals and teachers
Posters
Generic Language Posters
Links
Foundation Principles of Task-Based Language Teaching
Foundation Principles of Task-Based Language Teaching, by Martin East. This book is freely available. Click on this link to download: https://bit.ly/3lF2K7m
Generic Links
- Asia New Zealand Foundation
- European Day of Languages
- NCEA Subject Resources (NZQA)
- NZALT New Zealand Association of Language Teachers
- tki Learning Languages
- tki Curriculum resources International Languages Week
Primary Level Links
- Learning Language Series
- Ideas for Language use – Ideas for language use in a primary/intermediate classroom
Case studies & interviews
Generic Case Studies & Interviews
Book reviews
Book Reviews
 Becoming a High Expectation Teacher: Raising the Bar (By Christine Rubie- Davies) |
 How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms (By Carol Ann Tomlinson) |
 Getting the Buggers into Languages (By Amanda Barton) |
 What Does This Look Like in the Classroom? (By Carl Hendrick and Robin MacPherson) |
 Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites (By Marcia L. Tate) |
 Becoming a "Wiz" at Brain-Based Teaching (By Marilee Sprenger) |
 Classroom Instruction that Works (By Ceri B. Dean et al.) |
 Doing Task-based Teaching (By Dave Willis and Jane Willis) |
 Visible Learning for Teachers (By John Hattie) |
 10 Mindframes for Visible Learning (By John Hattie and Klaus Zierer) |
 Differentiated Instruction Made Easy (By Phyllis Kaplan et al.) |
 Unlocking Formative Assessment (By Shirley Clarke et al.) |
 Technology Enhanced Language Learning (By Aiha Walker and Goodith White) |
 Removing Dyslexia as a Barrier to Achievement (By Neil MacKay) |
 Te Reo Māori Curriculum Guidelines (Ministry of Education NZ |
Digital Tools
Videos
Back to School - (Re)-Engaging With Students
Celebrating Multilingualism
Coding with Scratch in the Language Classroom
Creating QR Codes for Language Teaching
Critical Multiculturalism
Developing Implicit Knowledge
Developing Independent Learners in the Multi-Level Classroom
Flippity.net - a simple online tool to use in the languages classroom
Formulaic Expressions for Beginner Learners
GROW 2020
iCLT Principle #1 Integrates language and culture from the beginning
iCLT Principle #2 Engages learners in genuine social interaction
iCLT Principle #3 Explore and Reflect
iCLT Principle #4 Compare and Connect
iCLT Principle #5 Diverse learners and Context
iCLT Principle #6 Intercultural Competence
Input for Beginner Learners
Intercultural Projects in the Language Classroom - Episode 1
Intercultural Projects in the Languages Classroom - Episode 2
Introduction to Future Learning Solutions - Centre for Languages
Learningapps.org - A Great Online Tool for Creating Resources
Let's Play Bang
Let's Play the Noodle Game
Let's Play The Nose Game
Let's Play Writey Drawey
Managing Students Remotely
Meaning, Interaction and Output for Beginner Learners
Promoting Language Learning
Promoting Language Learning Part 2
Promoting Language Learning Part 3
Sharing Resources Beyond the Classroom
Strategies Towards a Culturally Sustaining Classroom: Episode 1
Tapasā - The Pasifika Success Compass
TBLT - What is a Task?
The PACT Programme
Using Glogster EDU for Task-Based Language Teaching
Language Weeks
Language Week Links
- Languages Weeks in 2020
- International Languages Week - Ideas for the week
- International Languages Week - World inventions
Formulaic Expression Packs
Formulaic Expression Packs
Resource Activity Ideas Padlet Link
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Reports
Reports
Chinese
Information Sheets
Chinese Information Sheets
- Chinese Task-Based Thematic Curriculum Exemplar Level 1- 4
- Chinese Task - Based Thematic Curriculum Level 1- 8
- New Zealand Curriculum Chinese Descriptors
- NCEA Information Pack Level 1
- NCEA Information Pack Level 2
- NCEA Information Pack Level 3
- Integrating Chinese into the school day
- Basic Chinese phrases
- Card game instructions Chinese
Posters
Chinese Posters
Links
Chinese Links
- Asia New Zealand Foundation
- Chinese Embassy in New Zealand
- Confucius Institute Online
- Confucius Institute at the University of Auckland
- Confucius Institute at The University of Canterbury
- Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington
- NZCLTA NZ Chinese Language Teachers Association
- tki Curriculum resources Chinese New Year
- Ideas for Language use – Ideas for language use in a primary/intermediate classroom - Chinese
Case studies & interviews
Chinese Case Studies & Interviews
Videos
Learn how to say hello in Chinese
Chinese Mooncake Workshop
2020 Queenstown Chinese Teachers' Immersion Week
Learn how to say THANK YOU in Chinese
Enjoy a Chinese pun with Jennifer Huang
Let's learn how to compliment others in Chinese
Videos
Meet the Lecturer - Chinese - University of Auckland
Chinese Videos
- JinBu series by Annelise Borger
Video Chinese Eyes Exercise
Learn some simple Chinese phrases
Formulaic Expression Packs
Chinese Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Cook Islands Māori
Information Sheets
Cook Islands Māori Information sheets
Formulaic Expression Packs
Cook Islands Māori Formulaic Expression Pack
COOK ISLAND MAORI - Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
Resource Activity Ideas Padlet Link
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
French
Information Sheets
French Information Sheets
Posters
Links
French Links
- Alliance Française en Nouvelle-Zélande & aux Îles Cook
- Ambassade de France à Wellington
- Assistant d'anglais en France
- Assistant d'anglais en Nouvelle-Calédonie
- National French Adviser's blog
- NZAFT New Zealand Association of French Teachers
- Shared histories
- Ideas for Language use – Ideas for language use in a primary/intermediate classroom - French
Videos
Meet the Lecturer - French - University of Auckland
Formulaic Expression Packs
French Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
FRENCH - Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
Resource Activity Ideas Padlet Link
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Gagana Samoa
Posters
Samoan Posters
Links
Gagana Samoa Links
Formulaic Expression Packs
Samoan Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
German
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NZ Christmas Wreath Resource
A New Zealand Christmas wreath with German flowers added to the mix (Edelweiss, Kornblume, etc). Download this resource, and get students to make their own paper wreath.
Information Sheets
German Information Sheets
- NCEA Information Pack Level 1
- NCEA Information Pack Level 2
- NCEA Information Pack Level 3
- Card game instructions German
Posters
German Posters
 The Power of German |
 Why learn German? |
 With German where to? |
 German phrase of the week |
 How cool is German |
 How easy is German |
 How hot is German |
 How much fun is German |
 How sweet is German |
Links
German Links
- GANZ German in Aotearoa New Zealand
- German Embassy Wellington
- Goethe-Institut
- Goethe-Institut New Zealand
- Auckland Goethe Society
- Goethe Society Wellington
- Learn German: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Learning German FAST
- Onleihe - Digitale Bibliothek des Goethe-Instituts
- PASCH "Schulen: Partner der Zukunft"
Videos
German Videos
- A Language with Heart (Goethe-Institut)
- Easy German series
- Lifeswap series
- Successful with German(y) series (DAAD New Zealand)
- 24h Deutsch - Learn German with Ida (Goethe-Institut)
How to incorporate a German Christmas into your classroom
Tips for Using German in the Primary Classroom
Formulaic Expression Packs
German Formulaic Expression Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Japanese
Information Sheets
Japanese Information Sheets
- NCEA Information Pack Level 1
- NCEA Information Pack Level 2
- NCEA Information Pack Level 3
- Integrating Japanese into the school day
- Basic Japanese phrases
- Beyond Oishii relief resource 1
- Beyond Oishii おいしいをこえて cards
- Card game instructions Japanese
- Hiragana/Katakana cards small
- Hiragana/Katakana cards large
- Houses in Japan cards 2
- Houses in Japan relief resource 2
- Small Talk word cards 3
- Small talk in Japanese Relief resource 3
- NLA Japanese Relief Resource 4
- Relief Resource 4 animal cards
- Suuji Sugoroku すうじ すごろく 4
- NLA Japanese Relief Resource 5
- Relief Resource 5 cards
- Relief 5 make a puzzle
Posters
Links
Japanese Links
- Asia New Zealand Foundation
- Embassy of Japan in New Zealand
- Japan Foundation London
- Japan Foundation Sydney
- Marugoto Japanese Learning
- New Zealand Japan Society
- NZAJLT New Zealand Association of Japanese Language Teachers
- Registration email address for the NZJ-Net list serve email group
- Sasakawa programmes in New Zealand
- Ideas for Language use – Ideas for language use in a primary/intermediate classroom - Japanese
Videos
Japanese Videos
- Why Japanese? series (Massey University)
- Erin's Challenge! I can speak Japanese (Japan Foundation)
Accent in Japanese
Beginning Japanese Phrases
Meet the Lecturer - Japanese - University of Auckland
Formulaic Expression Packs
Japanese Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
JAPANESE - Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
Resource Activity Ideas Padlet Link
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Korean
Information Sheets
Korean Information Sheets
Posters
Links
Korean Links
- Asia New Zealand Foundation
- Korean Education Centre
- Hello in Korean - Basic Korean phrases
- South Korea Culture Guide
- Ideas for Language use – Ideas for language use in a primary/intermediate classroom - Korean
Videos
Korean Videos
- KoreanClass101 YouTube channel
Korean Speech Competition Address 2019
Korean Speech Competition Address 2021
Formulaic Expression Packs
Korean Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Lea faka-Tonga
Formulaic Expression Packs
Tongan Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
New Zealand Sign Language
Information Sheets
New Zealand Sign Language Information Sheets
Links
New Zealand Sign Language Links
Formulaic Expression Packs
NZ Sign Language Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Spanish
Information Sheets
Spanish Information Sheets
Posters
Links
Spanish Links
- STANZA Spanish Teachers' Association New Zealand Aotearoa
- ELEO Biblioteca Digital
- Physical library flyer and catalogue (run in a cooperation between ILEP and the Spanish Ministry of Education (MECD))
- don Quijote Spanish Language Learning
- Ideas for Language use – Ideas for language use in a primary/intermediate classroom - Spanish
Case studies & interviews
Spanish Case Studies & Interviews
- Prime Minister Scholarship for Latin America, NZ Teachers of Spanish in Colombia (2018)
Videos
Meet the Lecturer - Spanish - University of Auckland
Pronunciación en la clase de Español - Primera Parte
Pronunciación en la clase de Español - Segunda Parte
Formulaic Expression Packs
Spanish Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Te reo Māori
Formulaic Expression Packs
Te Reo Māori Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
TE REO MAORI - Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
Resource Activity Ideas Padlet Link
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***
Vagahau Niue
Formulaic Expression Packs
Niuean Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack
***The Formulaic Expressions Resource Pack resources may be printed and photocopied for classroom use but must not be reproduced, remixed or shared without prior permission from Future Learning Solutions – Centre for Languages***